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This National Science Week, kids in Harrow have been learning about the wonders of the solar system through breakdance.
EPIC, a community organisation, held an alternative dance workshop at Chalkhill community centre this week to help introduce the solar system to children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The breakdancing workshop in Wembley is one of the first of its kind aiming to bridge the gap between scientific exploration and cultural engagement.
The dance class was led by local break dancer and space scientist Mona El-Ghazi, who, when she was at school, saw how getting involved in an artistic outlet can have a positive impact on education and adulthood.
She hopes these workshops will inspire others to connect movement and learning.
“Breakdancing changed my life”, She said.
“What I would love to introduce is a new way of learning and especially something scientific, I want to prove that it can be taught in an innovative and fun way.”
While being taught science, the children were also shown breakdancing steps, and were able to craft their own imaginary planets.
CEO of Epic, Savan Shah, shared how he hopes initiatives like this will empower disadvantaged youth with innovative opportunities for learning.
He said: “As we grow up in the city of London, there’s lots of places that don’t have these opportunities, and our work is aiming to change this in Harrow and Brent.”
Children taking part in a breakdancing to learn about the solar system CREDIT: Daniele Quaranta
This workshop gave children from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to explore the universe in an unique way.
By mixing science with dance, the organisers hoped to spark curiosity and joy in learning.
EPIC hope to get more funding in order to continue supporting the project, and arrange more sessions in the future.
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This National Science Week, kids in Harrow have been learning about the wonders of the solar system through breakdance.
EPIC, a community organisation, held an alternative dance workshop at Chalkhill community centre this week to help introduce the solar system to children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The breakdancing workshop in Wembley is one of the first of its kind aiming to bridge the gap between scientific exploration and cultural engagement.
The dance class was led by local break dancer and space scientist Mona El-Ghazi, who, when she was at school, saw how getting involved in an artistic outlet can have a positive impact on education and adulthood.
She hopes these workshops will inspire others to connect movement and learning.
“Breakdancing changed my life”, She said.
“What I would love to introduce is a new way of learning and especially something scientific, I want to prove that it can be taught in an innovative and fun way.”
While being taught science, the children were also shown breakdancing steps, and were able to craft their own imaginary planets.
CEO of Epic, Savan Shah, shared how he hopes initiatives like this will empower disadvantaged youth with innovative opportunities for learning.
He said: “As we grow up in the city of London, there’s lots of places that don’t have these opportunities, and our work is aiming to change this in Harrow and Brent.”
Children taking part in a breakdancing to learn about the solar system CREDIT: Daniele Quaranta
This workshop gave children from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to explore the universe in an unique way.
By mixing science with dance, the organisers hoped to spark curiosity and joy in learning.
EPIC hope to get more funding in order to continue supporting the project, and arrange more sessions in the future.
